By whom are all things in heaven and earth governed? (Collect.)

How does St. Paul describe the talents we possess? (Rom. xii. 6.)

In what proportion or degree are our talents given to us? (Matt. xxv. 15.)

What account shall we have to give for the use of them? (Matt. xxv. 19.)

What will be the reward of the profitable, and the punishment of the unprofitable servant? (Matt. xxv. 21, and 28-30.)

How are our duties to our neighbour described in the Catechism?

How must we love our neighbour? (Rom. xii. 9-10.-Luke x. 27.)

In what way does St. Paul warn us against highmindedness and self-conceit? (Rom. xii. 16.)

What warnings have we against this state of mind? (Prov. xi. 2 ; xvi. 18.—1 Pet. v. 5.)

From whom, and in what way, must we seek "special grace" to fulfil aright our duties to God and our neighbour? (Catechism.)

What blessing may we hope for if we diligently, humbly, and prayerfully, perform our duties? (Collect.-James iii. 18.)

Anger and Revenge.

COLLECT, EPISTLE.

1. He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. PROV. xvi. 32.

2. But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. ST. MATT. v. 22.

3. Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work. PROV. xxiv. 29.

4. See that none render evil for evil unto 1 THES. V. any man. 15.

5. Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. ROM. xii. 19.

6. Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. Rom. xii. 20-1.

What do we pray God to do for us in mercy to our infirmities? (Collect.)

our Lord say respecting anger?

What does
(Matt. v. 22.)

Shew the advantage of restraining our anger. (Prov. xvi. 32.)

In what spirit should we act to one overtaken in a fault, and what effect should his fault have on us? (Gal. vi. 1.)

What does Solomon say of the evil effects of anger? (Prov. xix. 19; xxv. 28; xxix. 22; xxx. 33.)

Shew that we are forbidden to return evil for evil? (Prov. xxiv. 29. 1 Thes. v. 15.)

Why are we not to avenge ourselves? (Rom. xii. 19.)

How did our Lord rebuke his disciples when they wished him to avenge himself on the Samaritans? (Luke ix. 52-6.)

How are we to overcome evil? (Rom. xii. 20-21.) What does our Lord say we must do to those who injure us? (Matt. v. 44.)

By what motive does he enforce this? (Matt. v. 45.)

ANGER AND REVENGE EXEMPLIFIED.

Cain:

Gen. iv. 5-8.-Esau: Gen. xxvii. 41.-Herodias: Mark vi. 17.28.

Duties to Governors.

EPISTLE, ARTICLE XXXVII.

1. My son, fear thou the LORD and the king; and meddle not with them that are given to change. PROV. xxiv. 21.

2. Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; 1 PETER ii. 13.

3. Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well. 1 PETER ii. 14.

4. Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Roм. xiii. 1.

5. Whosoever, therefore, resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. ROM. xiii. 2.

6. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. ROM. xiii. 5.

Who is said to ordain or order the ruling powers? (Rom. xiii. 1.)

Prove that we must be subject to, and obey our rulers. (Titus iii. 1.)

How are we taught this in the Catechism?

When the command of the ruler is plainly contrary to the law of God what must we then do? (Dan. iii. 16-18. Acts iv. 18-20; v. 27-9.) What are we said to resist if we oppose the authority of our rulers? (Rom. xiii. 2.)

What is the punishment of those who resist the lawful authorities? (Rom. iii. 2.)

Whom does Solomon exhort us to fear, and whom are we to avoid? (Prov. xxiv. 21.)

Prove that we are to render to our rulers their dues, tribute, and customs, and that we are to revere and honour them? (Rom. xiii. 7.)

Shew that we are not to speak evil of our rulers? (Acts xxiii. 4-5. 2 Peter ii. 10-11.)

To whom are rulers said to be a terror?. (Rom. xiii. 3.)

How are we to secure the favour of our rulers? (Rom. xiii. 3.)

DUTIES TO GOVERNORS EXEMPLIFIED—Our Lord: Matt. xvii. 27.-David: 1 Sam. xxiv. 6; 2 Sam. i. 13-16.-Ittia: 2 Sam. xv. 21.-Shobi and Barzillai: 2 Sam. xvii. 27-9.-Mordecai: Esther vi. 2.-Daniel: Dan. vi. 4.-St. Paul: Acts xxv. 8.